Metamora

In Metamora, you can travel back in time and experience what life was like in the 1800s. From Wednesday to Sunday, you can stop by the gristmill and purchase a bag of freshly stone-ground cornmeal or flour. See the canal boat and the United States' only operational wooden aqueduct. On weekends, you can board the Whitewater Railroad for a short trip. On the 2.6-mile rustic hiking and biking trail along the historic Whitewater Canal, you can enjoy the lush scenery of the Whitewater River Valley 365 days a year. Along with the historical features and attractions, Metamora has around 40 businesses, including shops, restaurants, and lodging.

Metamora is especially enjoyable in the summer, but there's plenty to do even when it's cold and snowy. Metamora, Indiana is a small town in Franklin County on Indiana's east coast. This charming town has only about 188 residents but provides a bustling environment for visitors and tourists. Metamora, like many small Indiana towns, has a lovely, covered bridge, though this bridge is unique. The Metamora Aqueduct Covered Bridge is actually built over their infamous canal. On warmer days, you can take a horse-drawn boat ride down the canal. It's charming and provides the best view of Metamora.

While Metamora is not a large city, there are many historic buildings, local shops, and old homes to explore. Indeed, there is plenty of local shopping here, and many shops and restaurants are open all year. Granny's Ice Cream and Cookie Jars, as well as the Smelly Gourmet, are just a few of the businesses that are open all year. There's even a working grist mill for you to check out. After a fire destroyed the original mill shelter in 1900, this structure was rebuilt. There is also a gem mine, horseback riding, carriage rides, and hiking trails in Metamora. You'll never be bored in this small town!